Training & Development Manager

Description

Summary

Under the guidance of Learning & Development Director; responsible for decisions in the design, implementation, and auditing of Blount Operations Learning & Development programs for single and multi-unit execution. Ensuring ongoing, long term employee growth, to meet corporate requirements, and maximize employee potential. In event of absence, position will be filled by equal level position, Manager or appropriately trained Supervisor designee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

• Create/Supervise Learning & Development programs which are based on Operational needs and business factors; to ensure successful implementation and consistent adherence.
• Taking full Program ownership ensuring optimal execution as well as the establishment and achievement of ROI to gauge success and impact.
• Works closely with L&D Director/counterpart Manager to structure, pilot, and Project Manage Programs to be tested at Corporate location before full Corporate/location roll out.
• Staying on the cutting edge of industry processes and standards by conducting ongoing field study and research.
• Works directly with staff within manufacturing environment; developing and mentoring employees with a continuous improvement mentality
• Assists with the development, scheduling, organizing and execution of Operations L&D programs by internal and/or outside development resources.

 Positional accountabilities

• Is a teacher, a mentor, and a positive influence in the development of Blount Operations staff.
• Researches, recommends and assists in the coordination and evaluation of Operations development opportunities in the area of workshops, seminars, events and on-line courses for the staff.
• Through program development and execution, considers platform application within all (3) locations of approx..1400 employees.
• Provides an absolute floor presence. Continuously mentoring, educating, and developing staff, to assure greatest potential.
• Ongoing personal development; assuring most effective utilization of position and resources.
• Adheres to established departmental budget.

 Responsibilities for Food Safety

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.
• Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food and Employee Safety policies.
• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.

 Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee L&D Supervisor, Coordinator, and Position Instructor positions, to obtain established departmental goals and assure positional growth.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Competencies: “An area of expertise that is fundamental to a particular job or function”
• In order to perform this position properly, each candidate must demonstrate the following core competencies (not all inclusive).

 Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to our expectations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience (Level 1)

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University
• 4 + years training related and/or leadership experience.
• This person should have excellent communication skills, strong computer skills, be self motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task, ambitious, and have teacher and mentor mentality.

Education and/or Experience (Level 2)

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University
• 6 + years training related and/or leadership experience.
• This person should have excellent communication skills, strong computer skills, be self motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task, ambitious, and have teacher and mentor mentality.

Education and/or Experience (Level 3)

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University
• 8 + years training related and/or leadership experience.
• This person should have excellent communication skills, strong computer skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task, ambitious, and have teacher and mentor mentality.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to be on their feet. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, cold and wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.